Grand Morocco – Atlantic Coast, Sahara & Blue City

12 Nights / 13 Days · 2N Essaouira, 1N Agadir, 2N Marrakech, 1N Ouarzazate, 1N Merzouga, 2N Fes, 1N Chefchaouen, 1N Tangier, 1N Casablanca — from ₹2,21,800 per person (all taxes & GST included)

Hotel: Three Star Hotels & Desert Camp (or similar)

Overview

This is Morocco in full: the Atlantic coast, the imperial cities, the Sahara and the mountains of the north, all in one unforgettable loop. Begin by following the coast from Casablanca to laid-back Essaouira and the beach resort of Agadir, then head inland to Marrakech for its palaces, gardens and lively souks., Cross the south past kasbahs, the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorge to Merzouga, where a camel ride carries you to a desert camp for sunset over the dunes. From there travel north to Fes and its ancient medina, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the blue-washed lanes of Chefchaouen and cosmopolitan Tangier, returning to Casablanca via Rabat.

Itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca – Essaouira

Arrive at Casablanca Airport (breakfast at a local restaurant is optional) and enjoy a photo tour of the city, including the Hassan II Mosque (exterior), the Corniche and the Royal Palace. Follow the coastal road with magnificent views of the sea and lagoons, arriving in Essaouira in the early afternoon. The rest of the day is free to relax or stroll on the beach. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Essaouira

Day 2: Essaouira at Leisure

After breakfast, enjoy free time in Essaouira, formerly Mogador, an old Portuguese port on the Atlantic coast. Stroll around the harbour, the fortifications, the souks, the medina and the craftsmen's workshops. The rest of the day is yours to explore. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Essaouira

Day 3: Essaouira – Taghazout – Agadir

After breakfast, drive along the coastal road through magnificent arid landscapes to Agadir, Morocco's largest seaside resort. Stop in Taghazout, a town known for its surf beaches, for a lunch break (not included). The rest of the day is at leisure to visit the town centre or walk along the seafront promenade. Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Overnight: Agadir

Day 4: Agadir – Marrakech

After breakfast, enjoy a morning at leisure. In the afternoon, depart for Marrakech. Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Overnight: Marrakech

Day 5: Marrakech City Tour

Spend the day discovering the Red Imperial City with a local guide: the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Menara Gardens. Free time for lunch (not included), then continue to the famous Jemaa el-Fna square and walk through the souks. Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Overnight: Marrakech

Day 6: Marrakech – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, depart Marrakech and drive to Ouarzazate. Check in at your hotel. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Ouarzazate

Day 7: Ouarzazate – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert Camp

After breakfast, depart for Merzouga with a photo stop at the Kasbah of Taourirt. Continue via Skoura, Kelaat M'Gouna (the city of roses), the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorge with its towering cliffs, and the palm grove of Jorf. Stop en route for lunch (not included).

At Erfoud, transfer to a four-by-four vehicle to cross the dunes, then enjoy a camel ride from Merzouga to the nomad camp in the Sahara in time for a beautiful sunset. Dinner at the camp.

Overnight: Merzouga Desert Camp

Day 8: Merzouga – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes

After breakfast, depart for Fes on a full day of travel across vast landscapes, with a lunch stop in Midelt (not included), and continue via Ifrane and the Atlas mountains. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Fes

Day 9: Fes Full-Day Sightseeing

The entire day is dedicated to Fes, Morocco's holy city. Visit the historic centre including the Andalusian quarter, the Nejjarine fountain, the Karaouiyine Mosque and the Bou Inania Madrasa. Free time for lunch, then continue through the souks and the leather tanners' district. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Fes

Day 10: Fes – Meknes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen

After breakfast, travel towards Chefchaouen via Meknes, the imperial city known as the 'Moroccan Versailles'. Stop at Volubilis (entrance included) to explore the Roman ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on your own. Continue to the blue city nestled in the Rif Mountains – Chefchaouen, with its compact blue-washed medina and red-tiled roofs. Free time to explore. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Chefchaouen

Day 11: Chefchaouen – Tetouan – Tangier

After breakfast, drive to Tangier via Tetouan. On arrival, enjoy a photo-stop tour of the city and the Tangier Kasbah, with the rest of the day at leisure to visit the markets. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Tangier

Day 12: Tangier – Rabat – Casablanca

After breakfast, depart for Rabat for a guided visit of the capital, including the fortifications, the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Royal Palace and the Kasbah of the Oudayas. Continue to Casablanca. Dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Overnight: Casablanca

Day 13: Departure from Casablanca

After an early checkout, transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport for your onward journey.

Inclusions

• Twelve nights' accommodation: three-star hotels (or similar) and one night in a desert camp in Merzouga
• Daily buffet breakfast
• Eight dinners at the hotel or camp (buffet or three-course set menu) and four dinners at an Indian restaurant
• Dinners are served at Indian restaurants; guests of other nationalities may have dinners at local restaurants instead
• Deluxe vehicle at disposal from arrival till departure
• Four-by-four dune crossing and camel ride to the desert camp as per the programme
• Airport arrival and departure transfers
• English-speaking guide at disposal from arrival till departure for groups of more than fifteen guests
• Entrance fees to monuments and sites mentioned in the programme, including Volubilis
• Local taxes and service charges

Exclusions

• Domestic flights
• Travel insurance
• Meals not mentioned in the programme (all lunches)
• Drinks and beverages
• Tips and gratuities
• Extras and expenses of a personal nature
• Any service not mentioned under inclusions
• Optional visits such as the Majorelle Garden or a dinner show (available at a supplement)
• International airfare
• Visa fees
• GST and TCS as applicable

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